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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.96, 369.26 and 154.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.96, 369.26 and 154.84 is: 232.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.96 : 369.26 = 154.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.96/369.26 = 154.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.96x = 369.26 × 154.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.96x = 57,176.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,176.22/245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.46

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